ROBERT J. PATTERSON
Aurora
Summary
Director/Financial Manager with 34 years of experience in: Financial and Operational Auditing Financial Reporting Cost Accounting Financial Planning Commercial/Sales Operations Supply Chain Operations CPA Certified Bachelor of Science and Master in Accountancy
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Sr Manager
Pepsico
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic leadership practices.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Improved operational efficiency with process optimization.
- Developed innovative solutions for complex business challenges.
Director of Hotfill Supply Chain Finance
PEPSICO, INC
10.2012 - Current
- Summarization of full-year AOP and alignment with Corporate/Business Unit Targets for Hotfill & Coldfill Global Procurement
- Period close cause-of-change analysis and forecasting for Global Procurement
- Planning and forecasting responsibilities for prepaid assets (bottle molds & tooling) for Beverages and Quaker, with work shifted to GBS in 2021
- Supervision of team of 11 across GP Finance and Contract Admin (GBS transition in 2020/21)
FP&A Finance
PEPSICO, INC
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Summarization of full-year AOP/Strat Business Plans and alignment with Corporate/Business Unit Targets for Hotfill Global Procurement, Manufacturing and Distribution activities ($2B annual spend)
- Planning and forecasting responsibilities for accounting overlays to cost structure (Intercompany Profit eliminations, LIFO inventory flow, and deferral practices)
- Supply Chain Network strategy setting and financial assessments
- Cash-flow forecasting and management (Inventory/DII)
- Interacting with SC Operations to deliver y/end inventory targets in a capacity-constrained structure
- Supervision of team of 5 with separate brand responsibilities for activities above
Director of Control & Reporting (Cost Accounting)
PEPSICO, INC
01.2009 - 09.2012
- Period close coordination/issue resolution across 3 businesses (QFS, Gatorade, Shelf Stable), and eleven plant sites, involving full absorption accounting, intercompany (GGCS) eliminations and variance deferral calculations, with total annual spend in excess of $3.5B
- Training of SCF personnel on select topics including deferrals, LIFO, intercompany profit eliminations, hedging activities and P&L Hierarchy
- External audit contact for Cost and SOX control identification/design, documentation, and testing of effectiveness
- Oversight of 10 professionals across 3 separate teams: Base Cost Accounting and SAP Data/Product Costing
SAP Integration Lead – Product Costing
PEPSICO, INC
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Requirements definition, design and testing for SAP implementation of Product Costing solution across QTG businesses, including both company-owned and co-packing sites
- Determination of Product Costing standards, practices, and policies under new environment, including transition to full absorption accounting, alterations to deferral models, and re-design of mark-up elimination model for intercompany profit
- Cutover management of general ledger and inventory balances, as well as “readiness” tracking and adherence to deadlines
- Personnel re-alignment with evolving needs of business and changing skill-sets required by new activities
Sr Manager, Control Integration, Naked Juice Integration
PEPSICO, INC
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Integration of $300MM Premium Juice Company into accounting/financial systems of Pepsico on an accelerated track to facilitate incorporation of business in broader SAP integration
- Coordination of transaction cycle reviews, requirements, timelines, and issue identification (business and controls) across all financial systems including: OTC, P2P, General Ledger, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets
- Post-integration financial analysis & stabilization, including breakdown of operating results and forecasting alignment and guidance
- Personnel alignment/balancing with needs of business vs
- Available capacity for accounting team
Commercial Finance Manager, Tropicana Business Unit
PEPSICO, INC
05.2004 - 01.2007
- Responsible for planning, reporting, and analysis for commercial activities of Tropicana products at total channel level (grocery, convenience store, and DSD), with sales in excess of $1.5B annually
- Specific topics of analysis include: Analysis and approval of incremental promotional events with associated trade spending and/or slotting allowances
- Review and analysis of product profit profiles (external and internal) – specifically towards developing breakeven profit (maximum trade) guidelines and net access price to customers
- Liaison between HQ and Field Finance personnel (aligned with Customer Sales Teams) for all period close activities, annual plans, and interim forecasts
- Participated in development and implementation of multiple list price increases and multiple restructurings of trade spending strategy across key pack sales for Pure Premium with initial planned profit impact of greater than $200MM over 3 years
Plant Controller, Gatorade Business Unit
PEPSICO, INC
09.2002 - 04.2004
- Supervision of staff of four (4) in field location, with responsibilities including; P&L accounting, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and analysis responsibilities for variable and fixed manufacturing
- Supervision of Payroll Department (100 hourly non-union employees) and A/P for indirect spending
- Development and maintenance of product bill of materials and standards costs
Cost Accounting Manager, Tropicana Business Unit
PEPSICO, INC
12.2000 - 08.2002
- Participation in implementation of Juice Yield Solution (Oracle) project for purposes of tracking juice inventory and yield gains/losses
- Involvement in; legacy system documentation, detail design, issue tracking & resolution and application testing
Financial Reporting - Accounting Manager/Supervisor/Staff Accountant, Tropicana Business Unit
PEPSICO, INC
12.1995 - 12.2000
- Supervision of staff of eight (8) in Headquarters Financial Reporting environment
- Closing of general ledger (M & D) and management/reporting systems (external and internal), including coordination/scheduling of interface cutoff and system development/enhancements
- System support/administration of P&L reporting tools by responsibility (divisional/channel/region) and customer (separate systems)
Manager, Internal Audit
SPORTS AND RECREATION, INC.
06.1993 - 12.1995
- Company Overview: National Sporting Goods Retailer
- National Sporting Goods Retailer
Audit in Charge
ARTHUR ANDERSEN
06.1990 - 05.1993
Education
Masters of Accountancy -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL07.1990
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.1987
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Performance evaluation
- Budget management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
Florida Certified Public Accountant, inactive
Timeline
Finance Sr Manager
Pepsico
05.2023 - Current
Director of Hotfill Supply Chain Finance
PEPSICO, INC
10.2012 - Current
FP&A Finance
PEPSICO, INC
10.2012 - 06.2019
Director of Control & Reporting (Cost Accounting)
PEPSICO, INC
01.2009 - 09.2012
SAP Integration Lead – Product Costing
PEPSICO, INC
01.2008 - 12.2008
Sr Manager, Control Integration, Naked Juice Integration
PEPSICO, INC
01.2007 - 01.2008
Commercial Finance Manager, Tropicana Business Unit
PEPSICO, INC
05.2004 - 01.2007
Plant Controller, Gatorade Business Unit
PEPSICO, INC
09.2002 - 04.2004
Cost Accounting Manager, Tropicana Business Unit
PEPSICO, INC
12.2000 - 08.2002
Financial Reporting - Accounting Manager/Supervisor/Staff Accountant, Tropicana Business Unit
PEPSICO, INC
12.1995 - 12.2000
Manager, Internal Audit
SPORTS AND RECREATION, INC.
06.1993 - 12.1995
Audit in Charge
ARTHUR ANDERSEN
06.1990 - 05.1993
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
University of South Florida
Masters of Accountancy -
University of South Florida
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